We’d like to wish Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers a very Happy Birthday as the gunslinger turns 37 years old today.

The former North Carolina State product has managed to be a leader for the Bolts, as well as his family of soon-to-be nine children. From traveling to Los Angeles in his SUV to wearing a bolo tie before and after games, Rivers has been the heart and soul of this franchise.

Rivers has been the team’s quarterback since 2004 and continues to play at a high level despite his age. Sure, he has had some lows in his career, but you don’t often see a player of his age perform like this. The veteran QB continues his phenomenal campaign. Rivers has a multi-touchdown streak, with at least two in every game thus far for Los Angeles. He has posted a 28 to 6 touchdown to interception ratio on the year.

Rivers completion percentage is currently at a career-high at 69.7 percent. It helps when this is the most electric offense he has seen in years, which features a trio of wide receivers in Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Tyrell Williams to throw to and an offensive line that’s been keeping him upright more so than in the past.

Don’t get me wrong, the line isn’t perfect and Rivers has had to evade the pocket quite a bit, but there’s nothing like watching him scramble where it looks like he’s a lagging player on Madden. Or, seeing him ten yards down the field trying to throw down a block.

Rivers still doesn’t get enough credit that he deserves when conversations are held about players at his position in the league. It’s obvious that he is easily within the top-10, but we can make an argument for being slotted within the top-5.

There’s isn’t any denying that Rivers should be in the Hall of Fame when his career is over. The production clearly shows, the toughness and grit are well known and a Super Bowl ring would just be the icing on the cake for him to solidify him in Canton, OH.